Leonarda
lee-oh-NAR-dah
A feminine form of Leonard, meaning “lion-strong” or “lionlike.”
Meaning
Leonarda comes from the same name family as Leonard and is built on the old lion element found in forms across Spanish, Italian, German, and related traditions. The excerpts gloss it as meaning “lion strong” and group it with other names interpreted as “lionlike” or “lionstrong.”
Origin
SpanishItalianGermanLatinfeminine
Fun fact
One excerpt specifically calls Leonarda a Spanish feminine, and another notes it in a November 6th name-day grouping with Leontine.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Girls' Names and Name-Day and Birthday Book.